Safety Coordinator

Harris County; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Public Health is seeking a Safety Coordinator to ensure safety standards and training across the agency, partnering with the Safety Manager to address unsafe activities and enhance safety culture.

Requirements: Bachelor’s in occupational health & safety or related field and five years’ experience; strong MS Office skills and excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work with diverse teams and maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety or related field.
• Minimum of five years in a similar safety role.
• Strong MS Office skills and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Safety Manager to address unsafe activities or operations in the workplace.
• Assist in developing safety training programs and policies.
• Research regulatory requirements and recommend best safety practices.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Excellent communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Confidentiality

Teamwork in diverse environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety

Tools

MS Office

Job description

If you’re looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.

About Harris County Public Health

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

Our Values

• Transparency - We share information openly and honestly so that staff, partners, and the community understand our actions and the reasons behind them.
• Integrity - Our actions reflect strong ethical principles, ensuring we remain trustworthy, accountable, and consistent with our mission.
• Respect - We foster a supportive environment by valuing diverse perspectives, listening intentionally, and treating people with dignity in every interaction.
• Impact - We focus our efforts on activities that improve health, reduce disparities, and create meaningful, measurable outcomes for the communities we serve.
• Collaboration - We actively partner across teams, disciplines, organizations, and communities to align our efforts toward common goals.

Position Overview

The Safety Coordinator carries out a wide range of functions in making sure that safety standards and procedures are met and adhered to at all time at Harris County Public Health (HCPH). This position supports the agency's safety initiatives by partnering with the Safety Manager and staff to identify and address unsafe workplace activities and operations. This role assists in developing safety policies, procedures, and training programs, while researching regulatory requirements and recommending best practices to enhance the overall safety culture.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Partners with HCPH Safety Manager and staff to address unsafe activities or operations in the workplace.
• Assists in the development of safety training programs.
• Assists in the development of HCPH safety policies and procedures.
• Researches regulatory requirements, and recommends best safety practices to the Safety Manager.
• Coordinates the process of accident investigation and analysis.
• Responsible for keeping records of safety-related incidents, and recommends corrective measures to the Safety Manager.
• Organizes and conducts safety training for leadership and staff on a frequent basis.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx If you need special services or accommodations, please call [phone] or email [e-mail]. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety, or other related field.

Experience

• Five (5) years relevant work experience in a similar role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
• Ability to work well with staff members, and other Harris County Departments.
• Must use your personal mobile device for our Multifactor Authentication process.

Core Competencies

• Data Analytics and Assessment Skills: Ability to use data to analyze community health needs and support decisions that improve community health outcomes.
• Communication Skills: This competency focuses on using clear and effective communication to engage audiences, address misinformation, and build trust, supporting informed decisions and stronger public health outcomes.
• Health Advancement Skills: This competency focuses on applying principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion to public health, addressing systemic barriers, and promoting fair access to resources for healthier communities.
• Community Partnership Skills: This competency focuses on collaborating with communities to address the systems and policies affecting health, fostering engagement, shared ownership, and sustainable improvements in well-being.
• Public Health Science Skills: This competency focuses on using public health science and evidence-based approaches to develop and improve policies and programs, ensuring effective delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health Services.

NOTE

Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Additional Requirements

• Safety certification

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• This is a fulltime position
• Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, from 8am to 5 pm.
• Others days and hours as necessary.

Work Environment

• This job operates in a professional office environment, together with travel to department sites. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical Demands

• This is an active role and could require the ability to lift up to 30 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.

Work Location

• Harris County Public Health: Human Resources - 1111 Fannin St, Houston TX 77002 (Remote work available after first 90 days of continuous employment).